Can't decide between a hot mocha or a glass of wine for your mid-afternoon study break? At Barriques, you don't have to choose! Who says you can't double fist with an espresso shot in one hand and rose wine in the other?
If I wasn't a Starbucks gold card holder...you know that I would be here 24/7 with my Belly card. The hipster-esque environment offers this wannabe hipster (me) a nice respite from the all-too-suburban west side of Madison. The coffee is a nice, strong brew, and the crowd is of an older, scholarly sort. All pluses in my book. :) Also, I can see the random assortment of bar supplies and wine glass ornaments being a nice distraction from whatever work/studying I may find myself doing at Barriques.
The yelp check-in deal for 50% off any coffee or espresso drink was also a very pleasant surprise. I'm not sure how long this is going to last - but I'd suggest that all ya'll yelpers take advantage of it while it lasts!